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Fret Or Chafe Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WORRY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WORRY

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199%5Exact Match!
232%6Chafe or rub
332%5Chafe

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We think the answer is "WORRY" which means:

    noun
  • • Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
  • • A strong feeling of anxiety
  • verb
  • • Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
  • • Be concerned with
  • • Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • • Be on the mind of
  • • Lacerate by biting
  • • Touch or rub constantly

An example sentence would be:

  • • "I have a lot of worry about my upcoming exam."
  • • "His constant worry about money keeps him up at night."

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New York Times10 Jan 1981 Across 40
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